Edo state government has announced that the remaining victims of Tomi Ikimi Train Station Igueben terror attack have been rescued.
The state government also disclosed that two village chiefs and five others have been arrested in connection with the crime.
The Daily Crucible reports that over 20 passengers and two Nigeria Railway Corporation staff were abducted January 7, when gunmen attacked the Tom Ikimi station in Edo Central.
Addressing a press conference after the first weekly State Executive Council Meeting of the year, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, on Wednesday said the rescue had brought the kidnap saga to an end.
He said that the state government would ensure the safety of it citizens by providing adequate security and making the state uncomfortable for criminals.
He said, “We are pleased to announce that the last two victims have been rescued and seven suspects are in custody including two village chiefs. We thank the press for the support they have given in the last few weeks.
“The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government is ready to provide adequate security and make the state uncomfortable for criminal.”
